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zeal86 · 05-23-2016, 03:55 AM

Today I installed my Quick-Latches... I went with the same model number and color that @BirdTRD used in his install/write-up. That part number is QL-25-SB "Mini" Anodized Black. I paid like $26 a piece for the Quick-Latches on Amazon.com

During my install I referenced both @BirdTRD and Move Over Racing's (MOR) write-up/installation instructions hence the 'Hybrid Way' in my DIY topic title.

I like how @BirdTRD kept most of the plastic bumper supports intact but wasn't so keen on the placement. I felt the latches were too close to the headlights and the contour of the bumper for my taste.

I liked the placement of the forward Quick-Latches in the MOR install better than the @BirdTRD placement. However, I was not keen on purchasing 4 Quick-Latches or figuring out the angle for the aft spacers. I have access to a lathe and a drill press at work to fabricate the spacers but didn't feel it was worth the effort.

So I placed my latches in the middle flat spot illustrated in the MOR instructions but kept the aft plastic bumper supports like @BirdTRD does in his write-up. I just had to modify the aft plastic supports... basically I trimmed enough off to save the last tab and clear space for the Quick-Latches.

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Here was my process: (Note: Use painters tape to protect fender)

Remove the aft bumper support... it is the part that when removed leaves two visible square openings.

The square opening closest to the headlight measures 10mm in height. Mark your center (5mm) then use a tape measure to make a line across the adjacent flat section. Make sure to stay level.

From the crease, measure 30mm. At about 30mm the flat section begins to roll. Place a mark at 15mm...

(Note: This pic is from the driver side)

Verify your placement then use a center-punch to mark it. Your mark/your post's center will be located about 24.7ish mm from the fender line. Drill a 1/4-sized hole on your 15mm mark (Previously illustrated).

(Note: Clean up the hole then add some touch-up paint to prevent corrosion)

Temp install your Quick-Latch post... Leave about 5 1/2 to 6 threads showing so that an impression on the bumper cover can be made later. This is how @BirdTRD marked his center on the bumper cover in his write-up... MOR used grease on the top of the post to mark their center.

I had removed the fwd plastic bumper support previously... In this step I reinstalled it. (Note: I made several hash marks around the plastic bumper supports to maintain their existing alignments).

With the plastic bumper support installed... it is easy to see what needs to be cut to clear the Quick-Latch. Make your mark, remove the fwd plastic bumper support, then proceed to trimming (Note: Plastic is rather brittle so becareful when you cut).

Removed...

Trim aft plastic bumper support like this...it will serve the function of the aft Quick-Latch in the MOR installation when reinstalled albeit not in the same manner.

Reinstall aft plastic bumper support...

The Quick-Latch clears the aft plastic bumper support...

Repeat on the other side...

With everything back together... temp install the bumper cover with the minimum hardware required to hold it in place...I used three bolts (just a few threads in) up top... Make sure the bumper cover is installed well...also make sure the clips around the headlights are in place and secure.

Press the bumper directly over the Quick-Latch post location on the left side then the right. Press until you leave an impression like so...

squint and you'll see it in my pic... lol

Center-punch the center of the impression...then remove the bumper cover.

Drill a 1/4-sized hole through the center-punch marks. Reinstall bumper cover like previously mentioned... Make sure your Quick-Latch posts are seen through the 1/4-sized holes.

Enlarge the 1/4-sized holes to 3/4" with a step-bit.

Thread the Quick-Latch lock assemblies into the 3/4-sized holes. Secure them from the inside with the supplied 3/4" nut. Make sure the Quick-Latch lock assemblies are flush with the bumper cover.

Adjust posts back down to about 5mm of thread showing. You might have to tinker a bit with this part. Once you are happy, mark your position then loosen the hardware and apply blue thread-lock. Observe you are back on your marks...retighten hardware...then reinstall bumper cover... voila!

Thanks to @BirdTRD for getting the ball rolling on this mod. Also, thanks to @ft86 SpeedFactory for including the MOR installation instructions on their site.

This is the link to @BirdTRD write-up
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95624

Below is the link to the pdf download of the Move-Over-Racing installation instructions. You'll find the download under the Additional Tab.
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/move...l#.V0NH0mhOm1F

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05-23-2016, 03:55 AM	#1
zeal86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 2,000 Thanks: 1,156 Thanked 1,895 Times in 908 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	DIY: Quick-Latch Install (Hybrid Way) Today I installed my Quick-Latches... I went with the same model number and color that @BirdTRD used in his install/write-up. That part number is QL-25-SB "Mini" Anodized Black. I paid like $26 a piece for the Quick-Latches on Amazon.com During my install I referenced both @BirdTRD and Move Over Racing's (MOR) write-up/installation instructions hence the 'Hybrid Way' in my DIY topic title. I like how @BirdTRD kept most of the plastic bumper supports intact but wasn't so keen on the placement. I felt the latches were too close to the headlights and the contour of the bumper for my taste. I liked the placement of the forward Quick-Latches in the MOR install better than the @BirdTRD placement. However, I was not keen on purchasing 4 Quick-Latches or figuring out the angle for the aft spacers. I have access to a lathe and a drill press at work to fabricate the spacers but didn't feel it was worth the effort. So I placed my latches in the middle flat spot illustrated in the MOR instructions but kept the aft plastic bumper supports like @BirdTRD does in his write-up. I just had to modify the aft plastic supports... basically I trimmed enough off to save the last tab and clear space for the Quick-Latches. __________________________________________ Here was my process: (Note: Use painters tape to protect fender) Remove the aft bumper support... it is the part that when removed leaves two visible square openings. The square opening closest to the headlight measures 10mm in height. Mark your center (5mm) then use a tape measure to make a line across the adjacent flat section. Make sure to stay level. From the crease, measure 30mm. At about 30mm the flat section begins to roll. Place a mark at 15mm... (Note: This pic is from the driver side) Verify your placement then use a center-punch to mark it. Your mark/your post's center will be located about 24.7ish mm from the fender line. Drill a 1/4-sized hole on your 15mm mark (Previously illustrated). (Note: Clean up the hole then add some touch-up paint to prevent corrosion) Temp install your Quick-Latch post... Leave about 5 1/2 to 6 threads showing so that an impression on the bumper cover can be made later. This is how @BirdTRD marked his center on the bumper cover in his write-up... MOR used grease on the top of the post to mark their center. I had removed the fwd plastic bumper support previously... In this step I reinstalled it. (Note: I made several hash marks around the plastic bumper supports to maintain their existing alignments). With the plastic bumper support installed... it is easy to see what needs to be cut to clear the Quick-Latch. Make your mark, remove the fwd plastic bumper support, then proceed to trimming (Note: Plastic is rather brittle so becareful when you cut). Removed... Trim aft plastic bumper support like this...it will serve the function of the aft Quick-Latch in the MOR installation when reinstalled albeit not in the same manner. Reinstall aft plastic bumper support... The Quick-Latch clears the aft plastic bumper support... Repeat on the other side... With everything back together... temp install the bumper cover with the minimum hardware required to hold it in place...I used three bolts (just a few threads in) up top... Make sure the bumper cover is installed well...also make sure the clips around the headlights are in place and secure. Press the bumper directly over the Quick-Latch post location on the left side then the right. Press until you leave an impression like so... squint and you'll see it in my pic... lol Center-punch the center of the impression...then remove the bumper cover. Drill a 1/4-sized hole through the center-punch marks. Reinstall bumper cover like previously mentioned... Make sure your Quick-Latch posts are seen through the 1/4-sized holes. Enlarge the 1/4-sized holes to 3/4" with a step-bit. Thread the Quick-Latch lock assemblies into the 3/4-sized holes. Secure them from the inside with the supplied 3/4" nut. Make sure the Quick-Latch lock assemblies are flush with the bumper cover. Adjust posts back down to about 5mm of thread showing. You might have to tinker a bit with this part. Once you are happy, mark your position then loosen the hardware and apply blue thread-lock. Observe you are back on your marks...retighten hardware...then reinstall bumper cover... voila! Thanks to @BirdTRD for getting the ball rolling on this mod. Also, thanks to @ft86 SpeedFactory for including the MOR installation instructions on their site. This is the link to @BirdTRD write-up http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95624 Below is the link to the pdf download of the Move-Over-Racing installation instructions. You'll find the download under the Additional Tab. http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/move...l#.V0NH0mhOm1F __________________________________________ projekt zeal86 build zeal.eightsix Facebook Instagram \| zeal.eightsix Last edited by zeal86; 05-24-2016 at 08:25 PM.